VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art and George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Carlow Town, hosts artwork from local, national and international artists in five different gallery spaces. Admission is free of charge to all the gallery spaces. There are also a lot of activities to enjoy with various workshops and classes taking place in the building as part of the Learning and Engagement Programme throughout the year.
VISUAL has a theatre which hosts a varied programme of music, comedy, drama, film and dance. The George Bernard Shaw Theatre can seat 335 people, and a full list of events can be viewed on their website or by calling the box office team.
VISUAL was designed by Terry Pawson, a British architect with vast experience in designing buildings for the arts and cultural sector after he won an international architectural competition held by the RIAI. The €18m development is a joint project of Carlow Local Authorities and the Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism under the Access Programme.
VISUAL also houses a restaurant, Lennons@Visual.
- Chez Jack L + All The Hits
Arts and cultureChez Jack L + All The Hits Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Jack Lukeman returns featuring a powerful mix of his own classics and celebrated interpretations of artists like Jacques Brel, Leonard Cohen, and Kurt Weill.
- David McSavage 'The Occasional Ride'
Arts and cultureDavid McSavage 'The Occasional Ride' David McSavage returns with his new stand-up show featuring truth bombs dressed up as jokes and self-loathing wrapped in charm...
- Pas de Panique
Family funPas de Panique A charmingly hap-hazard odyssey to the limits of human existence from emerging Catalan/Irish theatre company Can ai Gó
- The Carpenters Experience
Arts and cultureThe Carpenters Experience A Carpenters show like no other, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians.
- Regina Hanley & The Wolseley Singers with special guest Michael English
Arts and cultureRegina Hanley & The Wolseley Singers with special guest Michael English Join Regina Hanley & The Wolseley Singers to celebrate their 20th anniversary with special guest Michael English.
- Declan Nerney with special guests Mick Flavin & Louise Morrissey
Arts and cultureDeclan Nerney with special guests Mick Flavin & Louise Morrissey Join Declan and his fantastic band with special guests Louise Morrissey and Mick Flavin for a memorable night of music, song and fun.
- A Night At The Opry
Arts and cultureA Night At The Opry An unforgettable night of Johnny Brady, Claudia Buckley and John Hogan singing classic hits and fan favourites from legends past and present.
- 3 Hail Marys
Arts and culture3 Hail Marys Set in an Irish nursing home, be prepared to fall in love with three very different Marys as they share their life stories on their final day together.
Stroll around the 18th century surrounding parklands of Carlow College next door. Pop into the reception on weekdays to view the Carlow Art Collection, housed there permanently.
